transmission fluid HONDA FIT 2017 3.G Owners Manual

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Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Continuously Variable Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 364
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 365Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 366
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 367
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 371Opening the Hood ........................... 372
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 373
Oil Check ......................................... 374
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 375
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 376
Engine Coolant ................................ 378
Transmission Fluid ............................ 380
Brake Fluid ....................................... 381
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 382
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 390
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 394
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 395
Tire Labeling .................................... 395
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 397Wear Indicators................................ 399 Tire Service Life ................................ 399
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 400
Tire Rotation .................................... 401
Winter Tires ..................................... 402
Battery ............................................... 403
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 405
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 407
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 408
Exterior Care.................................... 410
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items Main Item
1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Continuously variable transmission models
1Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda's
new vehicl e warranty.
Manual transmission models
1Manual Transmission Fluid
If Honda MTF is not availa ble, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper addi tives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
The brake fluid reservoir is also used for your
vehicle’s clutch fluid. As long as you keep the
brake fluid level as ins tructed above, there is
no need for checking the clutch fluid level.
Specified fluid: Honda He avy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
We recommend using the specif ied brake fluid. If the
specified brake fluid is not available, you should use
only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid fr om a sealed container as
a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for l eaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
MIN
MAX
Manual transmission models
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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelFitNo. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating*1U.S.:3,374 lbs (1,530 kg)*4
3,431 lbs (1,556 kg)*6
3,498 lbs (1,586 kg)*8
Canada:1,519 kg*3
1,535 kg*4
1,546 kg*5
1,559 kg*6
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating*2U.S.:3,416 lbs (1,549 kg)*4
3,482 lbs (1,579 kg)*6
3,498 lbs (1,586 kg)*7
3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)*8
Canada:1,554 kg*4
1,565 kg*5
1,583 kg*6
1,590 kg*7
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)*1U.S.:1,781 lbs (808 kg)*4
1,783 lbs (809 kg)*6
1,867 lbs (847 kg)*8
Canada:794 kg*3
810 kg*4
814 kg*5
811 kg*6
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)*1U.S.:1,618 lbs (734 kg)*4
1,662 lbs (754 kg)*6
1,651 lbs (749 kg)*8
Canada:731 kg*3
737 kg*4
742 kg*5
754 kg*6
*1: Manual transmission models
*2: Continuously variable transmission models
*3: DX
*4: LX
*5: SE
*6: EX
*7: EX-L
*8: EX-LNA
■ Air Conditioning*
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)*2U.S.:1,825 lbs (828 kg)*4
1,858 lbs (843 kg)*6
1,867 lbs (847 kg)*7
1,869 lbs (848 kg)*8
Canada:830 kg*4
834 kg*5
845 kg*6
846 kg*7
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)*2U.S.:1,607 lbs (729 kg)*4
1,655 lbs (751 kg)*6
1,651 lbs (749 kg)*7
1,657 lbs (752 kg)*8
Canada:734 kg*4
738 kg*5
754 kg*6
755 kg*7
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL8
Quantity 3.3 – 4.0 cu-in (55 – 67 cm3)
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
■ Light Bulbs
Displacement91.4 cu-in (1,498 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKAR7C11S
DENSODXE22HCR11S
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 US gal (40 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights
(High/Low Beam)60/55W (H4LL/HB2LL*, H4/
HB2*)
Fog Lights*35W (H8 LL)Side Marker Lights3CP
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Brake/Tail/Side Marker LightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Side Turn Signal LightsLED
Rear License Plate Lights 5W
Cargo Area Light5W
Interior Lights
Map Lights8W
Ceiling Light 8W
* Not available on all models
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
*
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Change
including
filter
3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
0.999 US gal (3.78 L) *1
(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank)
0.999 US gal (3.78 L)*2
(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: LX, Canadian DX
*2: EX, EX-L, Canadian SE
Regular
Size185/60R15 84T*1
185/55R16 83H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])
Front33 (230 [2.3])
Rear33 (230 [2.3])*1
32 (220 [2.2])*2
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6J*1
16 x 6J*2
Compact Spare15 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Fog Lights ................................................ 385
Headlights ............................................... 383
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 388
Rear License Plate Light............................ 389
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights.................................................... 386
Bulb Specifications .................................... 442
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Cargo Area Cover ..................................... 155
Cargo Floor Box ........................................ 151
Carrying Cargo .................................. 307, 309
CD Player ................................................... 182
Certification Label .................................... 444
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 383
Charging System Indicator ................. 71, 429
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 104
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................... 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 104
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 410 Cleaning the Interior
................................ 408
Climate Control System ............................ 160
Clock ............................................................ 90
Coat Hook ................................................. 153
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 415, 443
Console Compartment ............................. 149
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 322
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 327
Creeping ................................................. 322
Fluid ........................................................ 380
Kickdown ................................................ 322
Operating the Shift Lever........... 20, 324, 326
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 426
Shifting ........................................... 323, 325
Controls ....................................................... 89
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 378
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Creeping (Continuously Variable
Transmission) .......................................... 322
Cruise Control ........................................... 333
Indicator.................................................... 81
Cup Holders .............................................. 150
Customer Service Information ................. 452
Customized Features ................................ 229
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 127
Dead Battery ............................................ 424
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ........................................ 159
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 445
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 123
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 374
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 123
Display Setup .................................... 179, 201
Door Mirrors ............................................. 133
Doors .......................................................... 92
Auto Door Locking.................................. 105
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 105
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ....... 31, 75
Keys.......................................................... 92
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 397
Driving ...................................................... 305
Braking ................................................... 351
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 322
Cruise Control ........................................ 333
Shifting Gear .......................... 323, 325, 329
Starting the Engine ......................... 315, 317
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 407
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Index
E
ECON Button............................................ 332
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 75, 431
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 343
Emergency ................................................ 438
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 447
Engine Coolant .................................................. 378
Jump Starting ......................................... 424
Number .................................................. 444
Oil .......................................................... 373
Starting........................................... 315, 317
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 118
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 379
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 378
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 74
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Overheating ............................................ 427
Engine Oil ................................................. 373
Adding ................................................... 375
Checking ................................................ 374
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 367
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 71, 429
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 373
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System .............................................. 75, 431
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 66 Exterior Care (Cleaning)
........................... 410
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 133
F
Features..................................................... 165
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 407
Oil ........................................................... 376
Flat Tire ..................................................... 415
Floor Mats ................................................. 409
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 381
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 380
Engine Coolant ........................................ 378
Manual Transmission ............................... 380
Windshield Washer .................................. 382
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 180
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 77
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 140
Foot Brake ................................................. 352
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ........... 336
Indicator .................................................... 78
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................. 135
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 358
Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Recommendation .................................... 358 Refueling........................................... 21, 358
Fuel Economy ........................................... 361
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 21, 360
Message.................................................. 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 359
Fuses .......................................................... 433
Inspecting and Changing......................... 437
Locations................................................. 433
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 361
Gauge ....................................................... 88
Information ............................................. 358
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling................................................. 358
Gauges ........................................................ 85
Gear Shift Lever Positions Continuously Variable Transmission................................. 323, 325
Manual Transmission ............................... 330
Glass (care) ........................................ 408, 411
Glove Box .................................................. 149
H
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 383, 385
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 413
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 251
Menus..................................................... 253
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